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Donnacona, QC

Quebec

Donnacona is a small city in Quebec with a population of 7,436. Residents earn $67,000 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,436 Population 954/sq mi density
$67,000 Median Income $45,200 per capita
$230,000 Home Value
$670 Median Rent 12.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 229 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,000 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.2%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.3%
1% lower than US avg

How Donnacona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,436
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$45,200
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.3%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$670
Ownership65.2%
Housing Units3,300
Rent Burden12.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain58.3 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation203 ft (62 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+24.4%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Donnacona a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Donnacona receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Donnacona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Donnacona is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Donnacona is $230,000, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

10.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Donnacona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches, including 92.2 inches of snow.

Donnacona has a population of 7,436 with a density of 954 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles. The median age is 44.8 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.2% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (96%), with 1.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 1.3% of residents, while 95% speak Spanish.

Population

7,436
Total Population
2021 Census
954
People / sq mi
44.8yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
7.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Donnacona vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 1.3%
98% below US avg
Spanish 95.0%
609% above US avg
Other Languages 3.7%

Social Characteristics

Donnacona vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Donnacona is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,200 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $869, 39% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 231 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 16.9% of workers work from home.

Income: Donnacona vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,000
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$45,200
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.3%
1% below US avg
Establishments (County)231

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home16.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Donnacona is $230,000, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 65.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,300 total housing units in the city. 12.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,000
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg
Rent Burden12.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.2%
Owner-Occupied65.2%
Renter-Occupied34.9%
Housing Units3,300

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Donnacona receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Donnacona vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Donnacona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 92.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density954/sq mi
Coordinates46.6804°N, 71.7239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.3"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 92.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Sep 1, 2024.

Nov 6, 1997 4 km W of L'Ancienne-Lorette, Canada M4.8 27 km
Dec 31, 1990 23 km NE of La Tuque, Canada M4.2 118 km
Jul 12, 2000 46 km W of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M4.2 105 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 150 km
Aug 4, 2012 24 km SSW of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 105 km
Dec 30, 1993 10 km E of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 134 km
Aug 17, 2002 12 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.8 117 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 106 km
Apr 7, 2006 16 km S of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.7 117 km
Aug 20, 1997 17 km SW of La Malbaie, Canada M3.7 144 km
Jan 21, 2015 13 km W of La Pocatière, Canada M3.7 138 km
Jul 23, 2010 18 km S of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, Canada M3.5 22 km
Apr 3, 1997 9 km ENE of Saint-Cyrille-de-Wendover, Canada M3.5 91 km
Aug 7, 2010 8 km WNW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 89 km
Aug 27, 2011 24 km SSW of Montmagny, Canada M3.5 81 km
Apr 8, 2005 6 km SW of Saint-Gabriel, Canada M3.4 140 km
Apr 29, 2009 7 km SSE of L'Ange-Gardien, Canada M3.4 54 km
Jan 4, 2018 18 km SSE of Beaupré, Canada M3.4 77 km
Jan 3, 2008 15 km ESE of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada M3.4 132 km
Dec 11, 2013 9 km W of St-Jean-Port-Joli, Canada M3.4 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.3 in
February 11°F (-11°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.8 in
April 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.8 in

Donnacona has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 70% below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 89.8% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.2%
70% below US avg
High School+24.4%
Graduate Degree+2.4%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density954/sq mi
Total Area7.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone89.8%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home16.9%

Schools in Donnacona

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École secondaire de Donnacona
École de la Saumonière
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Radio Stations near Donnacona

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FM93 Québec family MP3
Labgate P.YG. Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis progressive rock MP3 128 kbps
Choi Radio X 98,1 talk MP3 64 kbps
CKYQ "Hit Country 95.7 Centre-du-Quebec" Plessisville, QC country, francophone country MP3 96 kbps
CHOC-FM 88.7 Saint-Raymond de Portneuf, QC classic hits MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Donnacona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Le Musée du vélo
Maison de Pointe-Platon

Libraries in Donnacona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque : "Au fil des mots"0.0
Bibliothèque Anne-Hébert0.0
Bibliothèque Auguste-Honoré-Gosselin0.0
Bibliothèque de Portneuf0.0
Bibliotheque St-Flavien0.0
shannon municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Donnacona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Public Deschambault

Cafes in Donnacona

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tim Hortons

Clinics in Donnacona

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CLSC Donnacona

Dentists in Donnacona

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santé Dentaire Sara Leclerc

Gas Stations in Donnacona

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eko Donnacona
Esso
Servi-Express
Ultramar
Ultramar

Banks in Donnacona

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Bank

Shopping Malls in Donnacona

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Place Donaconna

Golf Courses in Donnacona

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club De Golf Donnacona

Breweries in Donnacona

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie 46° Nord

Ski Resorts Near Donnacona

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Centre de Ski Le Relais 0.0 $0
A venir 0.0 $0
Station de ski du Mont Stoneham 0.0 $0

Airports Near Donnacona

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quebec Jean Lesage International AirportYQBLarge Airport
Lac William ice runway (seasonal)Small Airport
Paquet AirportSmall Airport
Pintendre AirportSmall Airport
Québec / Neuville AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Apollinaire (Airpro) AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Ferdinand AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Jean-Chrysostome AirportSmall Airport
St-Basile (Marcotte) AirportSmall Airport
St-Lambert-De-Lauzon AirportSmall Airport
Thetford Mines AirportSmall Airport
Victoriaville AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Donnacona

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste Donnacona

Churches & Religious Organizations in Donnacona

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Sainte-Agnès

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donnacona

What is the population of Donnacona?

Donnacona has a population of 7,436 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 954 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.2% female and 49.7% male.

Is Donnacona expensive to live in?

The median household income is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,000 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Donnacona safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Donnacona receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Donnacona?

Donnacona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches, with 92.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Donnacona?

Donnacona has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $869. There are 231 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 16.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Donnacona?

The median home value in Donnacona is $230,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 65.2%.

How are the schools in Donnacona?

10.2% of adults in Donnacona hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.4% have completed high school. 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Donnacona?

The average commute in Donnacona is 25 minutes. 89.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Donnacona?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Donnacona is 96% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino. 1.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 95% speak Spanish.

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